Printed Cotton Oxford Shirt Fabric from Germany
This lightweight printed oxford cloth, weighing under 200 g/m², is a warp-faced weave with basket pattern typical of oxford fabrics, specifically classified under HTS 5212.15.60.80 due to its printed finish and cotton composition. It is commonly used for dress shirts and blouses, meeting the 'Oxford cloth (227)' statistical suffix criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fabric weight does not exceed 200 g/m² and confirm printing process via lab tests to avoid reclassification to unprinted subheadings
• Provide detailed weave analysis proving oxford structure (basket weave with grouped warp yarns) to match statistical suffix 227
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'printed oxford cloth' and yarn count average to prevent undervaluation disputes